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“A Rare Luxury”: How Colomboscope’s Artists Stayed Connected Despite Months of Lockdown

Colomboscope takes centre stage yet again in January 2022 under the theme ‘Language is Migrant’, bringing together artists from all corners of the world to showcase in Colombo’s leading contemporary arts festival and creative platform.

Island Blueprints | Episode Six: Architect Lalin Jinesena

Perched on the edge of Bolgoda Lake, we journey to the aesthetically unique Bolgoda House in the final episode of #IslandBlueprints.

Island Blueprints | Episode Five: Architects Ruwani Guruge and Pulasthi Wijekoon

Our latest episode of #IslandBlueprints takes us to suburban Thalawathugoda, where architects Ruwani Guruge and Pulasthi Wijekoon conceptualised ‘Big Trees Small Plants’, a charming concrete house built on a rustic plot of land.

Island Blueprints | Episode Four: Architect Chinthaka Wickramage

In this episode of #IslandBlueprints, Architect Chinthaka Wickramage takes us through one of his most exciting projects to date, describing how he transformed an architecturally challenging plot of land into a spacious, four-bedroom house.
Inspired by a raw and unrefined aesthetic design, here’s how he executed his unique vision for ‘Pagoda House’.

Island Blueprints | Episode Three: Architect Thisara Thanapathy

In our latest episode of #IslandBlueprints, Architect Thisara Thanapathy describes how he fused traditional and modern design elements to create a contemporary residence that is reminiscent of a rural home, providing a sanctuary in the city.

Island Blueprints | Episode Two: Architect Philip Weeraratne

On episode two of #IslandBlueprints, Architect Philip Weeraratne delves into how his team conceptualised and designed a contemporary private residence in the heart of Colombo 6, made unique by the way in which it cleverly incorporates the natural landscape of the area within the structure.

Witnessing Conflict and Migration Via ‘More-Than-Human’ Life Forms: A Conversation With artist Omer Wasim

My work bears witness to the relentless erasure, violence, and destruction of our times.

Island Blueprints | Episode One: Palinda Kannangara

In our brand new series, Island Blueprints, we’re exploring the world of architecture with renowned Sri Lankan architects who are pushing the boundaries of design.

Abdul-Halik Azeez Daydreams A Colombo Restless And Reinvented

It feels like you should be alone inside Abdul–Halik Azeez’s second solo exhibition, Day Dreamer You Are. But it is opening night, and 27,000 Instagram followers guarantees a crowd.